Electrical/Solar Design Engineer- Utility Scale

Pure Power is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and produce construction documents for utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage (BESS) projects of 50 MW and larger. Pure Power is an engineering firm specializing in complex, high-profile renewable energy projects across North America.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on industry-leading renewable energy projects while collaborating with a highly experienced engineering team. The ideal candidate is technically strong, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions for utility-scale generation facilities.

About Pure Power

Pure Power is an engineering firm specializing in designing big, challenging, and high-profile Solar PV systems. As a full-service engineering firm, we create the electrical and structural drawings and calculation packages for bidding, permits and construction, as well as supporting the lead up to the full engineering drawings, primarily interconnection support and electrical/structural feasibility studies.

Those that join the company have an opportunity to:

• Work in a fast growing, exciting, & innovative industry
• Have a career with purpose and impact on the environment
• Contribute to the best and largest firm in the solar industry with a great reputation built over the past 10 years
• Take pride in the fact that our services really are the best in the industry. There is no “fake it until you make it” here

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer utility-scale solar PV and BESS projects 50 MW or larger, including the associated electrical power systems.
• Develop detailed electrical engineering designs including:

- Overall system layouts

- Equipment selection and technical specifications

- Single-line and three-line diagrams

- Medium-voltage AC and DC cable sizing and routing

- SCADA and communication system design

- Grounding system design

- Protection, control, and wiring diagrams

- Underground collection system and trench layouts

• Perform engineering calculations including voltage drop, cable ampacity, conduit fill, grounding, fault current, equipment loading, and other analyses required to support design decisions.
• Prepare complete construction drawing packages using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate engineering activities with clients, utilities, permitting agencies, contractors, equipment manufacturers, and external engineering consultants.
• Support projects through construction by responding to Requests for Information (RFIs), reviewing equipment submittals, evaluating field issues, and performing site visits as required.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while consistently meeting project schedules and deliverable commitments.
• Break down complex engineering problems into practical, efficient design solutions and support the technical development of project team members.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, industry standards, client requirements, and company quality procedures.
• Maintain compliance with company safety policies and applicable industry and regulatory standards.
• Participate in internal design reviews and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.